NOVEMBER...a photo journal of the people, places and things in my life I am THANKFUL for and that make me happy!

Day 5

THE AMERICAN FLAG

For me...this is the most beautiful site in the world!
Our American Flag flying proudly in the breeze...

Long may She wave!

November photo journal....

Day 4

MY FAMILY

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY SISTER AND HER HUSBAND!

I grew up a lucky kid...six brothers and one sister.

There was never a lonely moment in our home and you always had someone to play with, laugh with and cry with.

I love everyone of them.

In age order; Brian, Sean, Kevin, Doreen, Colleen, Emmett, Dermott, and Damian!

This photo was taken in April 2008 when we gathered for my Dad's funeral.

He was a proud man and had to raise most of us.  My Mom passed away at an early age and 4 of us still lived at home.  I was the oldest at the time at age 18; so it was myself and the three younger boys at home.

My Dad was a Cabinet Maker and made beautiful furniture.  When I owned my store in the late 80's/early 90's he made furniture and other items for me to sell in the shop.  What I liked most about that was he had to visit so he could make deliveries...that meant that I would get to see him at least once per week.  Sometimes he would just come out for a ride to see how the shop was doing and he always had a cup of coffee and a tea biscuit to share!
  

I love this photo of him.

Always a proud Marine!

God Bless you Daddy!

NOVEMBER...a photo journal of the people, places and things in my life I am THANKFUL for and that make me happy!

Day Three!


MY GRANDSON!

He is so much fun!
This little guy has won my heart and I simply adore him!


I love you buddy!!!!

And he loves quilts...he thinks everyone of them (and he has and sees a lot of them because his mom is a quilter too) is "bootiful"!!!


These are some of the quilts and items that I have made for him.

Curtains I made for his bedroom out of his parents old jeans!

Monkey Pillow Cases...he has Christmas pillow cases, Valentine's, St. Patrick's Day, Pirates...and more to come this Christmas (SHHH....Grinch on it's way!...along with the movie!)

This little fishy was finished for him.  It was in a class on machine applique and my daughter loved it and wanted it for his room.

The Flannel Bug Quilt.  This one is so cute and cuddly!

His latest quilt made this past Memorial Day weekend...I blogged about this one a few months ago!

Happy Sewing,
Colleen

NOVEMBER...a photo journal of the people, places and things in my life I am THANKFUL for and that make me happy!

MY CHILDREN!

Well, they are really my "Step-children" but since they have been in my life for over 28 years and they grew up in my home...they are MY CHILDREN!
They were born in my heart!

From left to right:

Akison - he is the youngest and loves to cook and bake.  He is going to school for culinary arts and wants to open a Restaurant/Bakery one day.

He has the best dimples...actually they all do but his are the ones that really make you smile when you see them.

Lisa - she is actually my oldest son's wife.  They were married in September.  She is REALLY the BEST thing that ever happened to him.

She is very sweet and adores my son...God bless her!

Yoshiko - my darling daughter.  What can I say about her?

She is so important to me!  We get along very well and we share many common interests.  She is absolutely beautiful and always has been.  She is generous and kind.  Yoshiko is married and has one son...more about him later!  Her husband is Jason, he was home babysitting while they went to the game!  Jason is a good father and takes great care of his family.

Seiken - the oldest and he likes a good party...I had to say it!

  He does work as hard as he plays and always wants to do his best.

He loves his family very much and is going to be a wonderful parent.

He is so good with his nephew.

They all make me very proud and happy to be their "Mom".

I love them to pieces!!!

Colleen

NOVEMBER...a photo journal of the people, places and things in my life I am THANKFUL for!!

NOVEMBER - DAY 1

I am so happy and thankful to spend my life with this amazing man!

My Husband...he is my best friend and I love him dearly!